Willem Jansz was the first European known to have seen the coast of Australia...
The Duyfken, under the command of Willem Jansz, came to Australia in 1606.
Willem Jansz (also known as Willem Janszoon) first landed on the western shores of Cape York, Australia, on 26 February 1606.
Willem Janszoon, sometimes called Willem Jansz, was from the Netherlands. He is famous for being the first European to see Australia.
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Willem Jansz (aka William Janszoon) was born around 1570. He is generally credited as the first European to land on Australia, in 1606. Jansz died in 1630.
Willem Janszoon or Willem Jansz was a navigator known as the first European to explore the coast of Australia. He was born in Holland, Netherlands.
Willem Jansz/Janszoon was known for the discovery of Australia. Although Jansz is credited with being the first recorded European to step foot on Australia's shores, doing so in 1606, he did not recognise it as a new continent, unlike later Dutch explorers. For many decades, Jansz's "discovery" led to maps showing that Australia joined to the island of New Guinea.
Willem Jansz / Janszoon was born around the year 1570. He should not be condused with Dutch cartographer Willem Jansz Blaeu who was born in 1571.